June 9, 2011Former UNH Men’s Hockey Standouts Butler, Aikins Capture TitlesDURHAM, N.H. -- Former University of New Hampshire men’s hockey standout Bobby Butler (Marlboro, Mass.) helped lead the Binghamton Senators to the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup title. Butler scored the game-tying goal in Binghamton’s 3-2 win over the Houston Aeros on Tuesday night in game six. Additionally, former Wildcat Justin Aikins (White Rock, British Columbia) helped lead the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs to the President’s Cup Championship of the Central Hockey League (CHL).

June 8, 2011Top 20 Moments from 2010-11: Part IIDURHAM, N.H. -The UNH athletic department continues its countdown of this past year's most memorable highlights with the second installment of a four-part video series. The series features 20 moments from the year that was, focusing this week on moments 15-11.

May 24, 2011Blake Kessel Foregoes Senior Season to Play ProfessionallyDURHAM, N.H. – Junior defenseman Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team has decided to forego his senior season to play professionally. Kessel was a sixth-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2007 National Hockey League entry draft.

May 9, 2011Former Men's Hockey Player van Riemsdyk Added to 2011 U.S. Men's National TeamCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey announced Saturday that forward James van Riemsdyk (Middletown, N.J./Philadelphia Flyers/University of New Hampshire) has been added to the roster of 2011 U.S. Men's National Team that is currently competing at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship, in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia.

May 3, 2011Mike Beck Signs with Vita Hasten of SwedenDURHAM, N.H. – Senior Mike Beck (Long Beach, Calif.) of the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team has signed a contract with the Vita Hasten of Norrkoping, Sweden. Beck is expected to arrive in Norrkoping on Aug. 1.

April 15, 2011Hockey Coaches to Speak at Alumni Luncheon in Florida on April 27DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire hockey coaches will speak at a lunch Wednesday, April 27, 2011, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in North Naples, Florida. The event is hosted by the UNH Alumni Association and the UNH Florida Southwest Alumni Chapter.

April 14, 2011Conklin named to United States Men's National TeamCOLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Former University of New Hampshire men’s hockey All-American Ty Conklin ‘01 (Anchorage, Alaska) was named to the 2011 United States Men's National Team on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by USA Hockey. The players will compete at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship, April 29 - May 15, in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia.

April 8, 2011Men's Hockey's Thompson and Kessel tabbed as AHCA All-AmericansST. PAUL, Minn. – Senior Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) and junior defenseman Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team were selected to the Division I RBK All-America team on Friday night as chosen by the American Hockey Coaches Association at the Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Both Kessel and Thompson were named as first team All-America selections.

April 6, 2011Men's Hockey's Di Girolamo Feted As Hockey East Goalie of the Month for MarchWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Junior goaltender Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pure Hockey Goalie of the Month for March. The announcement was made April 6 by the league office. Di Girolamo earns the award for the second time this season, becoming the only multiple winner.

April 3, 2011Men's Hockey Standout Mike Sislo Signs with New Jersey DevilsDURHAM, N.H. -- Senior Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) of the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team has signed a two-year entry-level NHL contract with the New Jersey Devils. Sislo is expected play with the club's AHL affiliate Albany Devils for the remainder of the season.

March 30, 2011Men’s Hockey’s Matt Campanale Called Up by New York IslandersDURHAM, N.H. -- Senior Matt Campanale (Chester Springs, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team, who signed an amateur tryout (ATO) contract with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL), has been called up to the New York Islanders of the NHL. Campanale is expected to be in the lineup for the Islanders game at the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, April 6.

March 30, 2011Paul Thompson named NE's Most Valuable Player, Best Forward; Kessel named NE All StarBOSTON – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.), of the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team, was named the Leonard Fowle Most Valuable Player for New England and was also honored with the Herb Gallagher Award, given to the best forward in the region. In addition, Thompson and junior Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) were named 2010-11 New England Men’s Division I All-Star.

March 28, 2011Wildcats Sweep Hockey East’s Weekly Awards; Sislo, Di Girolamo, Goumas and Team HonoredWAKEFIELD, Mass. – The 11th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team swept this week’s Hockey East honors. Senior forward Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.), junior netminder Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) and freshman forward Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) were named Hockey East Player, Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively. In addition, the ‘Cats by virtue of its upset win over top-seeded Miami and trip to the NCAA regional finals were named the league’s Team of the Week.

March 28, 2011Hockey's Paul Thompson Signs with Pittsburgh PenguinsDURHAM, N.H. -- Senior Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team has signed a two-year entry level contract, it was announced by Pittsburgh Penguins' executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thompson is expected play with the club’s AHL affiliate Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins this weekend.

March 27, 2011#11 Men’s Ice Hockey falls to #9 Notre Dame, 2-1, in Regional FinalMANCHESTER, N.H. – Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) stopped 36 of 38 shots for the 11th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team, but the ninth-ranked University of Notre Dame prevailed 2-1 in Sunday night’s NCAA Northeast Region final game at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

March 26, 2011#11 Men’s Ice Hockey Upends #4 Miami, 3-1, in Regional SemifinalMANCHESTER, N.H. – Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) scored two goals, including an empty-net goal with 1:25 remaining, to lift the 11th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 victory against fourth-ranked Miami University in a Northeast Region semifinal game at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

March 24, 2011Northeast Regional Ticket Update: Single-Day Tickets Go On Sale March 25DURHAM, N.H. -- The UNH Athletic Department has announced that the all-session ticket packages for the NCAA Men’s Hockey Northeast Regional in Manchester, NH will be broken into individual day tickets beginning Friday, March 25th at 9:30 am. One ticket will be good for admission to both semifinal games taking place on Saturday. There is a “no re-entry” policy for the arena in effect for both days.

March 22, 2011Live Free Video Streaming of NCAA D-I Hockey Northeast Regional News ConferencesDURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire athletics department and Pack Network announced that, for the first time, there will be free live video streaming of every media news conference associated with this weekend’s NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regional Championship at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H.

March 20, 201110th-ranked Men’s Hockey Draws #6 Miami in NCAA Northeast Regional (Sat. - 4 p.m. - ESPNU)INDIANAPOLIS – The 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team received an at-large bid to the 2011 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship and will face off against Miami University, the tourney’s fourth seed, in a first round game of the Northeast Regional that will be played March 26 at the Verizon Wireless Arena (Manchester, N.H.) live on ESPNU. The announcement was made Sunday by the NCAA Division I men’s hockey selection committee live on ESPN2.

March 18, 2011Game Notes: Men's Hockey Takes on Merrimack in Hockey East Semifinals at TD Garden (Fri. - 8 p.m. - NESN)DURHAM, N.H. - The 10th-ranked and second-seeded University of New Hampshire men's hockey team advanced to the Hockey East semifinals by virtue of a Hockey East quarterfinal sweep of the University of Vermont on Saturday evening. The Wildcats will play fourth-seeded and seventh-ranked Merrimack College at TD Garden at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18. The game will be broadcast live on NESN with radio coverage on the Wildcat Sports Network.

March 18, 2011No. 10 Men's Hockey Comes up Short to No. 7 Merrimack College, 4-1BOSTON – Junior forward Stevie Moses (Leominster, Mass.) registered the lone goal of the evening, but it wasn’t enough, as the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team fell to seventh-ranked and fourth-seeded Merrimack College, 4-1, Friday night in the Hockey East semifinals at TD Garden.

March 16, 2011Men's Hockey's Paul Thompson Named One of 10 Hobey Baker FinalistsATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Senior Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.), forward for the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team, became the eighth player in school history to be named one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as announced by the Hobey Baker committee Thursday evening. Read more about Thompson and his Hobey Baker campaign at ThompsonforHobey.com.

March 16, 2011Thompson feted as Hockey East Player of the Year; Four Wildcats Honored at Year-End BanquetCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was selected as the 2011 Hockey East Player of the Year at the annual league banquet at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Thursday night. Thompson and Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) were named to the Hockey East All-Star First Team. In addition, Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) and Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) were honored as Hockey East Honorable Mention selections.

March 15, 2011Former UNH Great Gordie Clark Named To ECAC Hockey 50th Anniversary TeamALBANY, N.Y. – Former University of New Hampshire hockey player Gordie Clark, the school’s first two-time All-America honoree (1973, ’74), has been named to the ECAC Hockey 50th Anniversary Team, the conference announced Wednesday. Clark joins Ralph Cox as Wildcat alums feted among the league’s all-time best 50 players.

March 14, 2011Di Girolamo Garners Hockey East Defensive Player of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Junior goaltender Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by the league office. Di Girolamo earns the award for the third this season, which is tied for the most in Hockey East.

March 11, 2011#10 Men's Hockey Upends Vermont, 3-1, in Hockey East Quarterfinals Game OneDURHAM, N.H. – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) and Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.) both recorded two points and Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) stopped 31 of 32 shots to lead the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 3-1 victory against the University of Vermont in Game 1 of the best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinals at the Whittemore Center.

March 5, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Falls Short Against #2 Boston College, 4-3DURHAM, N.H. – Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) and Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) recorded two points apiece, but the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was defeated 4-3 its regular-season finale by second-ranked Boston College.

March 4, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Concludes Regular Season with #2 Boston College (Fri - 7:30 @BC - NESNplus | Sat. - 7 -Whitt)DURHAM, N.H. -- The seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team will play second-ranked Boston College in a home-and-home series. The Wildcats need a single win in the series to secure their ninth Hockey East regular season title and top seed in the upcoming Hockey East tournament. Friday night the teams will play at Boston College with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop live on NESNplus. The teams will conclude the series at the Whitt on Saturday night (7 p.m.).

March 4, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Blanked by Boston College, 4-0CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Cam Atkinson scored a pair of goals while Brian Gibbons registered a goal and two assists to lift No. 2 Boston College to a 4-0 win over the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd of 7,824 at Conte Forum.

March 1, 2011Men's Hockey vs. Boston College TV Broadcast Moved to NESNplusWATERTOWN, Mass. -- NESN, New England's most watched sports network, will deliver simultaneous live coverage of two games on Friday, March 4, 2011. The Red Sox - Yankees spring training game will be seen on the regular NESN channel throughout New England while live coverage of New Hampshire at Boston College Hockey East game will be available on NESNplus beginning at 7 PM with Hockey East FaceOff LIVE.

March 1, 2011Goumas Named Hockey East Rookie of the MonthWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Freshman forward Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) of the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month for February. The announcement was made Tuesday by the league office. Goumas collected Hockey East Rookie of the Week three out of four weeks during the month on Feb. 7, 21 and 28.

February 28, 2011Goumas Feted as Hockey East Rookie of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Freshman forward Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) of the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by the league office. Goumas earns this award for the second straight week and third time in the last four weeks, as he also won Feb. 7 and 21.

February 26, 2011#9 Men's Hockey Doubles Up Northeastern, 6-3BOSTON – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.; 2g) and Stevie Moses (Leominster, Mass.; 2g, 1a) each scored a pair of goals to lead five players with multi-point efforts to lift the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Saturday night’s 6-3 win over Northeastern University in Hockey East action at Matthews Arena.

February 25, 2011#9 Men's Hockey Ties Northeastern, 2-2DURHAM, N.H. – Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) scored a third-period power-play goal to lift the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 2-2 Hockey East tie against Northeastern University at the Whittemore Center.

February 23, 2011#9 Men's Hockey Plays Home-and-Home Series with NortheasternDURHAM, N.H. -- The ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team enters into a pivotal home-and-home series against Northeastern University. Friday night the teams will play in Durham and will conclude the series Saturday at Matthews Arena in Boston. Friday night's game is the annual Operation Hat Trick night. Puck will drop at 7 p.m. both nights.

February 22, 2011Men's Hockey Clinches Home-Ice for Hockey East Quarterfinals; Tickets Go On Sale WednesdayDURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team became the first team in Hockey East to secure home-ice advantage for the Hockey East quarterfinals. The ‘Cats have played on home-ice for an unprecedented 15 straight postseasons and will play host to a league opponent still to be determined in a best-of-three series March 11-12 and, if necessary, 13.

February 21, 2011Goumas Garners Hockey East Rookie of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Freshman forward Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) of the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by the league office. Goumas earns this award for the second time in three weeks as he also won Feb. 7.

February 19, 2011#8 Men's Hockey Skates to 2-2 Draw With VermontBURLINGTON, Vt. – Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) stopped 40 shots including 18 in the third period and overtime to guide the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to Saturday night's 2-2 tie with the University of Vermont in the Hockey East action at Gutterson Fieldhouse.

February 18, 2011#8 Men's Hockey Captures 6-1 Win Over VermontBURLINGTON, Vt. – The forward line of Stevie Moses (Leominster, Mass.; 1g, 2a), Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.; 1g, 2a) and Mike Borisenok (Watervliet, N.Y.; 1g, 1a) combined for three goals and five assists to propel the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to Friday night's 6-1 win over the University of Vermont in Hockey East action at Gutterson Fieldhouse.

February 14, 2011Thompson, Kessel named Walter Brown Award SemifinalistsBOSTON – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) and junior defenseman Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) of the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team were named semifinalists for the 59th annual Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England.

February 12, 2011#6 Men's Hockey Falls to #11 Merrimack College, 3-2, in OvertimeNORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – Jordan Heywood scored 1:42 into overtime to lift 11th-ranked Merrimack to a 3-2 win and a weekend sweep of the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team in the Hockey East action Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 2,489 at Lawler Arena.

February 11, 2011#6 Men's Hockey Falls to #11 Merrimack, 4-2DURHAM, N.H. – Matt Di Girolamo (Ambler, Pa.) finished with 34 saves, including 16 in the first period, but the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was defeated 4-2 by 11th-ranked Merrimack College in Friday night’s Hockey East action at the Whittemore Center.

February 10, 2011UNH Athletics Unveils ThompsonforHobey.comDURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire athletic department unveils the all-new ThompsonforHobey.com. The sleek interactive site, designed by Pack Network, is geared to raise awareness and support for men’s hockey senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) in his candidacy for college hockey’s greatest individual honor, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given each year to college hockey's top player.

February 8, 2011#6 Men's Hockey Enters Home-and-Home Series with #11 Merrimack CollegeDURHAM, N.H. -- The sixth ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team enters into a critical home-and-home series with 11th-ranked Merrimack College. The 'Cats play host to the Warriors on Friday night (7 p.m.) at the Whitt and will travel to Lawler Arean in North Andover, Mass. on Saturday (7 p.m.).

February 7, 2011Goumas Named Hockey East Rookie of the Week; 'Cats tabbed HE's Team of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Freshman forward Kevin Goumas (Lake Worth, Fla.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week. In addition, UNH was named Hockey East Team of the Week. The announcements were made Monday morning by the league office. Goumas is the second Wildcat to earn Rookie of the Week honors this season as Jeff Silengo earned this award on Dec. 13, 2010.

February 5, 2011Thompson's Late Tally Lifts #6 Men's Hockey to 5-4 Win Over #15 MaineDURHAM, N.H. – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) scored with 16 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Saturday night’s 5-4 Hockey East victory against 15th-ranked University of Maine at the Whittemore Center.

February 4, 2011#6 Men's Hockey Doubles Up #15 Maine, 6-3DURHAM, N.H. – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) scored two goals, the first of which was the 50th of his career and 100th career point, to lead the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 6-3 Hockey East victory against 15th-ranked University of Maine at the Whittemore Center.

February 1, 2011Thompson Earns Hockey East Player of the MonthWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team (15-5-4, 13-2-2 HE) was named Hockey East Athletic Republic co-Player of the Month for February. The announcement was made Tuesday morning by the league office. Thompson, who earned HE Player of the Week honors on Jan. 10 and 31, shares the honors with Stephane Da Costa of Merrimack.

January 31, 2011Thompson Collects Hockey East Player of the Week HonorsWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday afternoon by the league office. Thompson earned HE Player of the Week honors on Nov. 22 & Jan. 10.

January 29, 2011#7 UNH Men’s Hockey Skates Past Providence College, 5-1DURHAM, N.H. – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.), John Henrion (Holden, Mass.) and Dalton Speelman (San Jose, Calif.) all recorded a goal and an assist and Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) made 37 saves to lead the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 5-1 Hockey East victory against Providence College at the Whittemore Center.

January 28, 2011Seventh-Ranked Men's Hockey Plays Home-and-Home Series with Providence CollegeDURHAM, N.H. -- The seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team enters into a home-and-home series with Hockey East rival Providence College. The 'Cats narrowly escaped with a 4-3 overtime win over the Friars last Friday night. The teams play Friday night in Providence (7 p.m.) and return home on Saturday for the series finale (7 p.m. - Whittemore Center).

January 28, 2011Sislo captures 100th point; Men's Hockey Cruises Past Providence, 5-2PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The top line of Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.; 2g, 1a), Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.; 3a) and Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.; 1g, 2a) combined for three goals and six assists to lead the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to Friday night's 5-2 Hockey East victory against Providence College at Schneider Arena. The teams complete the home-and-home series at Whittemore Center on Saturday (7 p.m.)

January 22, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Edged 2-1 by #15 Boston U.DURHAM, N.H. – Kieran Millan made 38 saves to backbone the 15th-ranked Boston University men’s hockey team to Saturday night’t 2-1 Hockey East victory against seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center.

January 21, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Plays Host to Providence (Fri. - 7 p.m.) and Boston University (Sat. - 7 p.m. - NESN)DURHAM, N.H. -- The seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men's ice hockey team plays host to a pair of pivotal Hockey East contests this weekend. The Wildcats will entertain Providence College on Friday night (7 p.m.) and will welcome in 15th-ranked Boston University Saturday night (7 p.m.) for the rubber game of that three-game series. Saturday night's game will air live on NESN.

January 21, 2011#7 Men's Hockey Rallies Past Providence, 4-3, in OvertimeDURHAM, N.H. – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) scored with 46 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 4-3 Hockey East victory against Providence College at the Whittemore Center.

January 15, 2011#4 Men's Hockey Outlasted by Dartmouth, 5-4MANCHESTER, N.H. – Doug Jones broke a tie with 1:11 remaining in regulation to lift the Dartmouth College men’s ice hockey team to Saturday night’s 5-4 non-conference victory against fourth-ranked University of New Hampshire. Jones, who also tallied an assist, was named MVP of the Battle for the RiverStone Cup X intrastate matchup.

January 10, 2011Steinberg, Thompson: Service Credit Union Student-Athlete & Weekly RoundupDURHAM, N.H. – Chelsea Steinberg (Ridgewood, N.J.) of the gymnastics team and Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the men’s ice hockey team are featured in this week's Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. This information and more can be found in this week's Wildcat Roundup.

January 10, 2011Men's Hockey Coach's Show to Commence January 10DURHAM, N.H. -- Fans the Bud Light Family of Beers Coach’s Show with UNH Hockey Head Coach Dick Umile begins on Monday, January 10 at 7 p.m. at Ballard’s on Main St. in Durham, N.H. Hosted by Mike Murphy, the Coach’s Show will alternate locations between Ballard’s and Kelley’s Row on Central St. in Dover

January 10, 2011Men's Hockey's Thompson Tabbed Hockey East Player of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday afternoon by the league office. Thompson earned HE Player of the Week honors Nov. 22.

January 8, 2011#4 Men's Hockey Captures 3-1 Win Over MassachusettsAMHERST, Mass. – With the game tied 1-1 late in the third period, the fourth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team scored goals 45 seconds apart at 14:59 and 15:44 to earn Saturday night’s 3-1 Hockey East victory against Massachusetts at Mullins Center.

January 4, 2011DiGirolamo wins Hockey East Goalie of the Month for DecemberWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Junior goaltender Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the fourth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team (10-3-4, 8-1-2 HE) was named Hockey East Pure Hockey Goalie of the Month for December. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon by the league office. DiGirolamo, who earned HE Defensive Player of the Week honors on Dec. 6, becomes the first UNH player to earn the league’s goalie of the month honor since Brian Foster did so in January 2010.

January 2, 2011#2 Men's Hockey Plays Host to St. Lawrence (Jan. 2 - 4 p.m.)DURHAM, N.H. -- The second-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team opens play on the second-half of the season with a non-conference game against St. Lawrence University. The puck drops on Jan. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Whittemore Center. St. Lawrence is coached by UNH alum Joe Marsh.

January 2, 2011#2 Men's Hockey Edged By St. Lawrence, 2-1DURHAM, N.H. – Aaron Bogosian scored 29 seconds into overtime to lift the St. Lawrence University men’s ice hockey team to Sunday afternoon’s 2-1 non-conference victory against second-ranked University of New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center.

December 22, 2010Former Men's Hockey Standout Ralph Cox Named to ECAC's 50th Anniversary TeamALBANY, N.Y. ­­ Former University of New Hampshire men’s hockey standout Ralph Cox ’79 has been named to the list of the ECAC Hockey 50th anniversary top 50 players. Cox was part of the fourth of 10 segments of honorees. Cox is UNH’s all­time leader in goals (127) and points (243) and is the only player in program history to compile 70­plus points three consecutive seasons.

December 13, 2010Silengo garners Hockey East Rookie of the Week; UNH named Team of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Freshman forward Jeff Silengo (Madison, Conn.) of the second-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week. In addition, the Wildcats garnered Hockey East’s Team of the Week for its critical 4-3 overtime win over Maine in Orono. The announcements were made Monday afternoon by the league office.

December 10, 2010#3 Men's Hockey Travels to Rival #6 Maine on Friday (7:30 p.m. - CBS College Sports)DURHAM, N.H. -- The third-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team (9-2-4, 7-1-2 HE) travels north to play Hockey East rival Maine (7-3-4, 5-2-2 HE) on Friday night (7:30 p.m.) at Alfond Arena. The game will be broadcast live nationally on CBS College Sports. The Wildcats are trying to end the first half of the season on a five-game unbeaten streak.

December 10, 2010Silengo lifts #3 Men’s Hockey to 4-3 Come-from-Behind OT Win Over #6 MaineORONO, Maine – Freshman Jeff Silengo (Madison, Conn.) scored his first two collegiate goals including the game-winner at 1:26 of overtime to cap-off a, 4-3, come-from-behind victory for the third-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team over the sixth-ranked University of Maine in Hockey East action in front of a sellout crowd of 5445 at Alfond Arena.

December 6, 2010Sislo & DiGirolamo collect Hockey East Weekly AccoladesWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) and junior netminder Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the third-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team were named Hockey East Athletic Republic co-Player of the Week and Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week, respectively. The announcements were made Monday afternoon by the league office.

December 5, 2010#5 Men's Hockey Skates Past Vermont, 5-1DURHAM, N.H. -- Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) recorded a career-high five assists and Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) finished with four points, including his second career hat trick, to propel the fifth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to Sunday afternoon's 5-1 Hockey East victory against the University of Vermont at the Whittemore Center.

December 2, 2010DiGirolamo and #5 Men's Hockey Blanks Massachusetts-Lowell, 3-0LOWELL, Mass. – Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) turned aside 25 shots including 12 in the third period to register his second career shutout and dished out an assist to lift the fifth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Thursday night’s 3-0 win over Massachusetts-Lowell in Hockey East action at Tsongas Center.

December 1, 2010Thompson garners Hockey East Player of the MonthWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the fifth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team (7-2-4, 5-1-2 HE) was named Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Month for November. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon by the league office. Thompson, who earned HE Player of the Week honors on Nov. 22, becomes the first UNH player to earn the league’s top monthly honor since Bobby Butler did so in November 2009.

November 30, 20102011 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Northeast Regional Tickets On Sale, Dec. 1DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire athletic department and Verizon Wireless Arena announced that tickets for the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regional will go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets are being offered at a rollback rate of $77.

November 27, 2010#6 Men's Hockey Rallies for 2-1 Win over #18 MerrimackDURHAM, N.H. – Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) recorded a career-high 41 saves and Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) tallied a goal and an assist to lift the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Saturday night’s 2-1 Hockey East victory against 18th-ranked Merrimack College at the Whittemore Center.

November 23, 2010No. 6 Men’s Hockey Rallies to 5-5 Tie with BrownDURHAM, N.H. – Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) and Mike Borisenok (Watervliet, N.Y.) scored goals 11 seconds apart late in the third period to lift the sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Tuesday night’s 5-5 non-conference tie against Brown University at the Whittemore Center.

November 22, 2010#6 Men's Hockey Plays Host to Brown University on Tuesday Night (7 p.m.)DURHAM, N.H. -- The sixth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team (6-2-3, 4-1-2 HE) plays host to non-conference foe Brown University (3-2-1, 2-1-1 ECACHL) on Tuesday night (7 p.m.) at Whittemore Center. The Wildcats are riding a seven-game unbeaten streak against the Bears coming into Tuesday night's matchup.

November 22, 2010Thompson garners Hockey East co-Player of the WeekWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Athletic Republic co-Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday morning by the league office. Thompson, who collects his first HE Player of the Week award, becomes the first UNH player to earn the league’s top honor since Matt DiGirolamo did so Nov. 8.

November 20, 2010#7 Men’s Hockey Falls to #2 Boston University, 4-2BOSTON – Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) tallied a goal and an assist, but the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team dropped Saturday night’s Hockey East contest, 4-2, to No. 2 Boston University at Agganis Arena.

November 19, 2010#7 Men's Hockey Upends Undefeated #2 Boston U., 5-2DURHAM, N.H. – Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.) and Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) recorded three points apiece to lead the seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team to Friday night’s 5-2 Hockey East victory against second-ranked Boston University at the Whittemore Center.

November 13, 2010LATE TALLY LIFTS #8 MEN'S HOCKEY TO 3-3 TIE WITH MASSACHUSETTSDURHAM, N.H. – Blake Kessel (Verona, Wis.) scored with 42 seconds remaining to lift the University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team to a 3-3 tie against the University of Massachusetts in Saturday night’s Hockey East contest in front of a sellout crowd at the Whittemore Center.

November 12, 2010DIGIROLAMO SHUTS OUT MASSACHUSETTS IN #8 MEN'S HOCKEY'S 3-0 WINDURHAM, N.H. – Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) and Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.) each notched a goal and an assist, and goaltender Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) recorded his first career shutout, as the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team used a three-goal second period to blank the University of Massachusetts on Friday night, 3-0, in front of a sellout crowd at the Whittemore Center.

November 10, 2010#8 MEN'S HOCKEY ENTERTAINS UMASS THIS WEEKEND (FRI & SAT - 7 P.M.)DURHAM, N.H. -- The eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team returns home to the friendly confines of the Whittemore Center for a two-game home series with Hockey East foe Massachusetts. The teams will play Friday and Satruday, Nov. 12-13 (7 p.m.). UNH is looking to build on its six-game unbeaten streak and move up in the Hockey East standings.

November 9, 2010DIGIROLAMO TABBED AS INSIDE COLLEGE HOCKEY'S NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEKWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Junior goaltender Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team was named the Inside College Hockey Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by Inside College Hockey. DiGirolamo is the first UNH player to win this award since Mike Sislo did so on Dec. 16, 2008.

November 8, 2010DIGIROLAMO GARNERS HOCKEY EAST PLAYER OF THE WEEK; ‘CATS NAMED HE TEAM OF THE WEEKWAKEFIELD, Mass. – Junior goaltender Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team was named Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Week. In addition, the men’s hockey team was named Hockey East’s Team of the Week for its efforts in 2-1 wins over #4 Boston College and Massachusetts-Lowell. The announcements were made Monday by the league office.

November 6, 2010#10 MEN'S HOCKEY EDGES MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL, 2-1LOWELL, Mass. – John Henrion (Holden, Mass.) registered a goal and an assist including the game-winner to lift the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team to Saturday night’s 2-1 win over Massachusetts-Lowell in Hockey East action at Tsongas Center.

November 5, 2010#10 MEN'S HOCKEY SHUTS DOWN #4 BOSTON COLLEGE, 2-1CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Junior netminder Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) stopped 31-of-32 shots to backbone the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team to Friday night’s 2-1 victory over defending national champion and fourth-ranked Boston College in Hockey East action in front of 6,473 fans at Conte Forum.

October 29, 201010TH-RANKED MEN'S HOCKEY TRAVELS TO #14 CORNELL ON FRIDAYDURHAM, N.H. --The 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team looks to build on its three-game unbeaten streak as it travels to 14th-ranked Cornell University on Friday night in Ithaca, N.Y. The game will serve as the season opener for the Big Red. The teams split a pair of games a year ago, including UNH's 6-2 win over Cornell in the NCAA East Regionals.

October 29, 2010#10 MEN'S HOCKEY ROLLS PAST #14 CORNELL, 7-4ITHACA, N.Y. – Mike Sislo (Superior, Wis.) and Stevie Moses (Leominster, Mass.) each potted a pair of goals to help lift the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire men’s ice hockey team to Friday night’s 7-4 win over 14th-ranked Cornell University in front of a sellout crowd of 4,267 at Lynah Arena.

October 22, 2010#7 MEN'S HOCKEY OPENS HOCKEY EAST PLAY AT NORTHEASTERN FRIDAYDURHAM, N.H. -- The seventh-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team opens Hockey East play in defense of its regular season title on Friday, Oct. 22 at Northeastern. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. at Matthews Arena with coverage on the Wildcat Sports Radio Network.

October 18, 2010DIGIROLAMO FETED AS HOCKEY EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEKWAKEFIELD, Mass.  Junior goaltender Matt DiGirolamo (Ambler, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire mens hockey team was named Hockey East Pure Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. The announcement was made Monday by the league office. DiGirolamo earns this award for the first time in his career and the first time a UNH player collected this honor since Brian Foster did so Jan. 25.

October 16, 2010#9 MEN'S HOCKEY PLAYS HOST TO #3 MICHIGAN IN HOME OPENER (SAT. - 7 P.M.)DURHAM, N.H. -- Coming off a split at Miami, the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team welcomes in third-ranked University of Michigan for a single non-conference game on Saturday at 7 p.m at the Whitt. The Wildcats and Wolverines are two of the most storied programs in college hockey with the two longest active NCAA appearance streaks. UM has been to 20-straight NCAA's, while New Hampshire has been to nine in a row.

October 16, 2010#9 MEN'S HOCKEY EARNS 3-3 TIE WITH #3 MICHIGAN IN HOME OPENERDURHAM, N.H.  Seniors Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) and Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.) each notched a goal and an assist as the ninth-ranked University of New Hampshire mens ice hockey team played to a 3-3 tie with No. 3 University of Michigan on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd at the Whittemore Center for the home opener.

October 9, 2010#8 MEN'S HOCKEY TOPPLES #3 MIAMI, 6-3OXFORD, OHIO  Five different players accounted for three even-strength, a power play and a short-handed goals in a five-goal second period to lift the eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's ice hockey team to a 6-3 win over No. 3 Miami University in the series finale Saturday night at Goggin Ice Center. New Hampshire had six different goal scorers accounting for its six goals.

October 8, 2010NO. 8 MEN'S HOCKEY OPENS 2010-11 CAMPAIGN AT NO. 3 MIAMI (FRI - LIVE ON CBS COLLEGE SPORTS)DURHAM, N.H. -- The eighth-ranked University of New Hampshire men's hockey team opens the 2010-11 season with a pair of games at perennial national power and third-ranked Miami University RedHawks on Friday, Oct. 8 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 9 (7 p.m.) at Goggin Ice Center in Oxford, Ohio. Friday's game will be nationally televised on CBS College Sports with both games being broadcast live on the Wildcat Sports Radio Network.n

October 8, 2010#8 MEN'S HOCKEY FALLS TO #3 MIAMI, 6-3OXFORD, OHIO  Phil DeSimone (East Amherst, N.Y.) registered a goal and two assists, but the University of New Hampshire eighth-ranked men's ice hockey team fell, 6-3, to No. 3 Miami University in the season opener Friday night at Goggin Ice Center. New Hampshire trailed 4-3 with under two minutes to play but a power play and empty-net goal sealed the win for Miami.

October 4, 2010MENS HOCKEY TABBED 10th IN USCHO.COM POLLMINNEAPOLIS, Minn.  The University of New Hampshire mens hockey team debuted in the 10th spot in the USCHO.coms Mens College Hockey Poll Top 20 this season. The Wildcats garnered 510 points.

October 2, 2010MENS ICE HOCKEY DRAWS EVEN AGAINST ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, 3-3DURHAM, N.H.  Senior forward Paul Thompson (Derry, N.H.) potted a pair of goals leading the University of New Hampshire mens ice hockey team to a 3-3 draw against St. Francis Xavier University on Saturday night in an exhibition matchup at the Whittemore Center.

September 27, 2010HOCKEY INDIVIDUAL GAMES TICKETS NOW ON SALEDURHAM, N.H.  The University of New Hampshire Athletic Department has announced that all individual home games for men's and women's hockey are now on sale to the general public. Men's hockey tickets range in price from $22 to $76 depending on the game and the location of the seats.

July 14, 2010MEN'S HOCKEY 10-GAME MINI PLANS NOW ON SALEDURHAM, N.H.  The University of New Hampshire Athletic Department has announced the dates for the 2010-2011 Mens Hockey Mini Plan Packages. Mens Hockey Mini Plans include 10 games at the Whittemore Center Arena and one game at the Verizon Wireless Arena for the 2010-11 season.